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Südfriedhof Munich
Neuer Südfriedhof Munich: Address, opening hours, map, directions, history and practical visitor guidance.
At a glance
- Area
- 35.64 ha
- Burial plots
- approx. 9,800
- Completed
- 1977
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreNeuer Südfriedhof in Munich-Perlach
Neuer Südfriedhof Munich was completed in 1977 and designed by landscape architect Gottfried Hansjakob. Its 35.64 hectares contain approximately 9,800 burial plots within an unusually varied park landscape of hills, a lake, meadows and bird refuges.
This guide covers only Neuer Südfriedhof at Hochäckerstraße 90.
What makes the grounds distinctive
Neuer Südfriedhof is Munich’s only hilly municipal cemetery. The modern funeral hall stands on high ground overlooking the lake. In the eastern section, a grove of lime trees marks a Celtic earthwork dating from around 500 BC.
Information for your visit
- Check the seasonal opening hours.
- Use address and directions to choose a suitable entrance and check your service to the Neuer Südfriedhof stop.
- Open the cemetery map for the official PDF plan and 48 precisely mapped visitor locations.
- For an individual grave, obtain the section, row and grave number whenever possible; grave search explains the process.
Practical information on site
Four pedestrian entrances, two toilets, two parking areas and 28 water points appear on the interactive map. The water points are not for drinking. For longer routes, the administration also lists transport for older visitors and wheelchair provision among its services.
Notable graves introduces three documented people; the cemetery tour links nine selected landmarks.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Südfriedhof München in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Südfriedhof München.
Funeral hall on the hill
The hilly park landscape
Paths and burial plots across the grounds
The lime-tree grove on the Celtic earthwork
The lake within the hilly cemetery landscape
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
Which cemetery does this guide cover?
It covers only Neuer Südfriedhof Munich at Hochäckerstraße 90.
What is the visitor address?
The visitor address is Hochäckerstraße 90, 81737 Munich. The postal address of Munich Municipal Cemeteries is not the destination for a visit. See address and directions.
When is Neuer Südfriedhof open?
Office hours are shorter; see opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
Yes. The cemetery map page links directly to the official PDF and adds an interactive map of precisely located visitor facilities.
Which entrances are mapped?
Four gates explicitly mapped for pedestrian access are numbered neutrally. Two private or locked gates are not presented as visitor entrances.
How do I arrive by public transport?
The Neuer Südfriedhof stop is on the north side of the grounds. Check routes, times and disruptions in a current journey planner immediately before travelling.
Can I park by the cemetery?
Two nearby parking areas are mapped. One is free customer parking with accessible spaces; the other has a mapped four-hour maximum stay between 08:00 and 19:00. A free space cannot be guaranteed.
Are wheelchair-accessible toilets available?
Two free wheelchair-accessible visitor toilets have precise map locations. The administration also lists wheelchair provision and transport for older visitors; ask about availability in advance.
Can I drink the water from the water points?
No. All 28 mapped water points are specifically designated as non-drinking water.
How do I find a particular grave?
Gather the full name, life dates and, if possible, section, row and grave number. Transfer the reference to the official plan or contact the cemetery administration. The interactive map is not a grave register.
Which types of graves are available?
Published broad categories include earth graves, urn graves, urn niches, crypts or mausoleums, and burial under trees. The administration explains current availability, rights, design rules and fees.
Which notable people are buried here?
Notable graves introduces Dieter Hildebrandt, Anna Wimschneider and Hans Stadtmüller with real grave photographs. The selection is not a complete register.